Episode 10: After the Verdict
04/07/25 • 33 min
In the final episode of Sequestered: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace, Sara reflects on the journey from jury duty to podcast creation and the immense emotional and mental weight of seeking justice. Joined by co-producer Andrea, Sara revisits the pivotal moments of the case and shares new insights from prosecutors Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle, whose dedication to Jasmine’s family left a lasting impression.
Listeners hear from fellow jurors as they grapple with their own experiences and reflections following the trial. Sara answers heartfelt listener questions, offering a glimpse into her motivations for making the podcast and her hopes for how Jasmine’s story will be remembered.
The episode closes with a poignant reminder: Jasmine’s story doesn’t end here. Sara and Andrea pledge to continue their search for answers, including following Jason Chen’s upcoming appeal. This is a powerful and emotional conclusion to the series that leaves listeners with a call to remember Jasmine Pace for who she was—a vibrant, loving person whose story deserves to be told with compassion and respect.
On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com
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SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.
In the final episode of Sequestered: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace, Sara reflects on the journey from jury duty to podcast creation and the immense emotional and mental weight of seeking justice. Joined by co-producer Andrea, Sara revisits the pivotal moments of the case and shares new insights from prosecutors Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle, whose dedication to Jasmine’s family left a lasting impression.
Listeners hear from fellow jurors as they grapple with their own experiences and reflections following the trial. Sara answers heartfelt listener questions, offering a glimpse into her motivations for making the podcast and her hopes for how Jasmine’s story will be remembered.
The episode closes with a poignant reminder: Jasmine’s story doesn’t end here. Sara and Andrea pledge to continue their search for answers, including following Jason Chen’s upcoming appeal. This is a powerful and emotional conclusion to the series that leaves listeners with a call to remember Jasmine Pace for who she was—a vibrant, loving person whose story deserves to be told with compassion and respect.
On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com
Website: sequesteredpod.com
Instagram: @sequesteredpod
TikTok: @sequesteredpod
Thank you for listening.
SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.
Previous Episode
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
In this powerful episode, Juror #11 takes listeners through the final, weighty moments of the trial for Jasmine Pace. After eight days of evidence, testimony, and deliberation, the jury returns to the courtroom to deliver their verdict. But the journey isn’t over. The jury must reconvene to determine Chen’s fate—whether he will be eligible for parole or spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Sara describes the complexities of the sentencing phase, from Jason Chen’s mother’s heartbreaking plea for mercy to the gut-wrenching victim impact statements delivered by Jasmine’s family. Jasmine’s sister, her cousin, and father each paint a vivid and haunting picture of the young woman whose life was short. They share memories of Jasmine’s kindness, her love for family, and her resilience through repeated grief and loss.
As the jury wrestles with their final decision, Sara reflects on the enormity of the task before them. The emotional toll of the trial and the responsibility to seek justice weigh heavily.
With meticulous detail and heartfelt reflection, Sara provides a firsthand account of what it’s like to serve as a juror in such a high-profile and emotionally charged case. This episode brings listeners inside the courtroom, into the jury room, and ultimately into the lasting impact of Jasmine Pace’s story.
On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com
Website: sequesteredpod.com
Instagram: @sequesteredpod
TikTok: @sequesteredpod
Thank you for listening.
SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.
Next Episode
BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Mic and Beyond the Verdict
In this special bonus episode of SEQUESTERED, co-creators Sara and Andrea sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the making of the podcast, the aftermath of the trial, and the growing impact of Jasmine Pace’s story.
They reflect on what it was like to turn ten intense days of jury duty into a nationally recognized podcast—while honoring Jasmine’s memory every step of the way. From the emotional weight of courtroom testimony to the surreal experience of appearing on Dateline NBC, Sara shares what surprised her most—and what still haunts her.
You’ll hear new insights from prosecutors Coty Wamp and Paul Moyle, theories that never made it into trial, and the eerie connection between an unsettling art piece and the crime itself. The episode closes with gratitude, love for Jasmine’s family, and a promise: more stories are coming.
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On our website, you can see more photos, videos, and blogs about each day of the trial, organized by episode. Go to SequesteredPod.com
Website: sequesteredpod.com
Instagram: @sequesteredpod
TikTok: @sequesteredpod
Thank you for listening.
SEQUESTERED is a BP Production.
SEQUESTERED Podcast - Episode 10: After the Verdict
Transcript
Welcome to the final episode of Sequestered: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace. I’m Sara, Juror #11, and I can’t believe we’re here. This journey began months ago, but it feels like it’s been a lifetime.
In January 2025, I was chosen to serve on the jury for the State of Tennessee versus Jason Chen, and what I expected to be a civic duty became a profound, life-altering experience.
This case has been like a gravitational force, something
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